The Constitution of the United States: An Introduction

Rating:
Summary: Good for starters
Review: A very simple edition, it was exactly what I wanted and needed to take a first look at the USA Constitution, cost-effective.

Rating:
Summary: Read it often
Review: About a year ago, I saw a movie called The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. The movie is about President Chavez in Venezuela and the failed coup attempt on his presidency. In the background coverage of his presidency, the filmmakers recounted how as President, he encouraged his citizens to read their brand new constitution and learn it. They interviewed some Venezuelans who did not know to read, but had learned to read by reading their constitution.

I was touched by this, but then I thought "how many Americans can say they've read the Constitution?" My guess is probably not many. And those that have only did it for school and have since forgotten much of what they learned. Personally, I remember having to memorize the Bill of Rights for a class, but that's about it.

So I bought a copy of the Constitution for myself and began reading it.

In a time when Congress is passing legislation that infringes upon the rights guaranteed us by our Constitution, it's important now more than ever that we read and understand it.

Rating:
Summary: Too simplistic
Review: I know this is intended to be very simple, but the commentary is just too simple. It asks questions or states facts that are nearly identical to what the actual text of the constitution reads. This would be a good book for kids, and it is still a good buy if you just want to have a hard copy of the constitution on hand. But in general, I don't think the commentary added anything to the original text.

Rating:
Summary: Too simplistic
Review: I know this is intended to be very simple, but the commentary is just too simple. It asks questions or states facts that are nearly identical to what the actual text of the constitution reads. This would be a good book for kids, and it is still a good buy if you just want to have a hard copy of the constitution on hand. But in general, I don't think the commentary added anything to the original text.